Puppies The Problem With Raising Multiple Puppies of the Same Age

•Caring For Your Dog and Her Puppies
When your female dog has puppies, you are probably going to very proud, excited, and also maybe a bit worried. You want to be sure that you are doing everything you can to care for your dog and her puppies correctly, and if you are able to do so, you'll be rewarded with a great litter of pups to enjoy. First of all, make sure that your dog has a great place to give birth. This should be a place where she feels comfortable, that is a great temperature, and that gives her some privacy. Also,...

•Caring For Spotty s Puppies
Puppies are cute little critters and oh, so adorable. If you have been diligent in caring for Spotty during her pregnancy, she is going to give you a healthy litter. Now that she has whelped her puppies, you have a new task ahead. Caring for Newborn Pups Newborn pups emerge with a thin coating of membrane. This is cleaned up by the mother to prevent her puppies from suffocating. You should be ready with the right implements to cut off the umbilical cord. Your vet can teach you how to do this...

•Pros And Cons To Breeding Your Dog
Before deciding to breed your female dog there are some positive and negative considerations that owners should consider. Breeding your dog is not an inexpensive or easy task if you are seriously planning on making the best possible selection of a male dog. There are serious health considerations with regards to breeding dogs that should be discussed with your vet and family members before making the final decision. Drawbacks To Breeding Your Dog Breeds have their own unique issues when it...

•Basics of Puppy Proofing Your Home
Getting a new puppy is exciting, but it is not all fun and games. The truth is that puppies can take a lot of work. One of the biggest things that you need to worry about is whether or not your home is puppy proof. Puppies are a lot like babies, and that means that they get into absolutely anything and everything. To combat this you must take the time to safeguard your house for your new addition otherwise you may be posing an unnecessary risk to your puppy's health and well being. Prior to...

•Puppy Mills Learn the Surprising Truth About Pet Shops
Pet stops are a very popular place to shop for young puppies and other animals of your choice. There is a pet store on almost every corner in every cit. And it is difficult to resist that cute and desperate looking puppy caged up waiting to be taken to your house. But before you make this decision you really should know a little bit of information about these pet stops and the origins of the puppies they sell. Ever heard of a puppy mill? Do you know where most of these puppies actually come...

•Dog Training Techniques How Dog Training Has Progressed Over the Last Few Decades
When a dog owner looks down at their brand new, small and tender puppy quietly sleeping in its little bed, it's difficult to think that in just two to three months it may grow to be 40, 50, or even up to 100 pounds depending on the type of breed. Although your dog’s behavior may cute at first, like jumping up and putting his front paws on your body, these actions will be far less pleasurable when your dog is all grown up and literally knocking you over. The best thing to do is to start...

•Dog Health Problem Worm Control
One of the health problems that badger dogs the most are parasite problems. Dogs suffer from both internal and external parasites. Out of all the parasites that affect dogs hugely, the tapeworm and the roundworm are the two most troublesome ones. Tapeworms occur in dogs of all ages although the older dogs are more likely to get attacked by tapeworms than the younger puppies. The life cycle of the tape worm is dependent on two hosts, namely, the dog and the dog’s fleas. So how will you...

•Caring For a Pregnant Dog
During their pregnancy, dogs go through the same highs and lows pregnant women go through. Their hormones are raging and their bodies undergo drastic changes. Like pregnant women, pregnant dogs should be given the same care and attention - proper diet, vitamins, and exercises. Getting Your Dog Ready for Her Puppies Unsupervised dog pregnancy might lead to complications or even a miscarriage. If you are not an experienced dog breeder, then doing a little research caring for a pregnant dog...

•Ten Things To Look For In A Dog Breeder
When you are looking for a purebred puppy you are likely to be overwhelmed with the number of kennels and breeders advertising on the internet, in local papers, and even in dog magazines and publications. While anyone can develop an advertisement, set up a web page or stick up a for sale sign, just having puppies for sale doesn’t make the person a reputable breeder. There are two basic types of breeders, those that are in it for the love of the dogs and the enhancement of the breed and those...

•The Challenge Of Housetraining Small Breed Dogs
Small breeds of dogs including toys, miniatures and just small dogs are a unique challenge to housetrain. This is largely because as puppies they are so tiny it is hard to tell when they are actually going to the bathroom, their body positioning changes very little compared to larger breed puppies. In addition puppies have very small bladders compared to their overall body size, and miniatures and toys have such small bladders it seems that they are urinating at a high rate of frequency,...